Ken-Tucky Fried Chicken

I have to give my Dad full credit for this recipe. It’s his delicious rendition of the famous 11 herbs & spices combination you’ll find in KFC recipes. The more basic herbs are brought to a whole new level with the addition of kosher salt, white pepper, curry & chili powders. (My Dad’s name is Ken, hence the ‘Ken-Tucky’ recipe name).

You can fry the chicken, as suggested below, but we’ve also baked the chicken at 350F for 35-40mins (omitting the oil), which gives you a less crispy chicken but it’s lower in fat as well. You can also start off with frying for about 15 mins to brown the chicken, and then throwing it in the oven to bake for another 20-30mins. There are alot of variations to cooking this recipe, as you can see.

My Dad’s motto (courtesy of Chef Michael Smith) is “never make the same dish twice”.

After 20 mins, turn each piece with a fork or spatula (watch yourself!) and let cook for another 15-20 mins, or until done. You may have to let them cook for another 10-15 mins depending on the size of the thighs.

Comments

Yes, you definitely should try this recipe out! It has turned out to be a ‘staple’ in our cooking, as it is a very forgiving recipe – you can add a little more or a little less of a spice or herb and it always turns out delicious. We primarily use the baking method.